Will the Brewers vs. Cubs Game 2 Be Postponed August 18? What Happens to My Bet?

There is a strong likelihood of a game disruption between the Brewers and Cubs Monday evening as thunderstorms will be widespread according to early forecasts for the Chicago area.  This will be the second game of a doubleheader with the first less likely to be impacted by weather.  It is important to understand a sportsbook's rules pertaining to suspended and postponed games, some of which differ across the board.

Remember that forecasts are subject to change. 

General Rules Pertaining to Types of Bets

If the game is postponed before it begins and is not played within 48 hours of the original start time, all bets are voided, and your stake is refunded at most online sportsbooks.

If the game starts but is suspended and not completed within 48 hours, bets are voided unless the outcome of a specific market has already been determined at most online sportsbooks.

Impacts on Types of Bets

• Single Bets: These are voided if the game isn't completed within the 48-hour window, and your stake is returned.​
• Parlay Bets: If one leg of your parlay is voided due to a postponed game, that leg is removed, and the parlay continues with the remaining selections. The odds and potential payout are adjusted accordingly.
• Player Props: These require all listed players to be active. If a player doesn't participate, the bet is voided.

Totals

If the game goes at least 9 innings (or 8.5 if the home team is winning), the total bet is counted and will be graded accordingly based on the score at the time of suspension.

Should the game be called off prior to 8.5 innings (or 9 full innings if the visiting team is ahead), the total bet is voided at most books. It will therefore be marked as "no action" and refunded in most cases.

In the event of a game suspension that resumes the next day (or within 24 hours), the game is deemed as "unofficial" as it applies to totals bets.  Therefore, they are voided.  However, some books do treat suspensions when resumed the next day differently in regard to totals so it is important to check individual sportsbook rules.

Brewers vs. Cubs   

Going into Sunday’s games, the Brewers’ odds of winning the division had improved to 95 percent and the Cubs were at 5 percent to win the division and 97.5 percent to make the playoffs.

“Brewers are hot,” said Cubs All-Star outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, who insisted he’s not worried about the Cubs’ slide in the standings. “No, the Cubbies are the Cubbies. We’re going to go keep playing the same baseball we’ve played all year. It’s been an interesting two weeks, but we’re fine. I don’t think there’s any worry in the world.”

The second game starting pitching matchup had yet to be decided as this one was going to press. 

The first game featured Freddy Peralta  MIL (14-5, 2.90) vs. Cade Horton CHC (7-3, 3.07)

Before you bet, ESPN offered this possibility: 

"Streaming against the Milwaukee Brewers is risky, but there are a couple of factors aiding the cause for Cade Horton. The Chicago Cubs and Brewers play a separate admission doubleheader with Horton slated to take the hill. There is a good chance that Brewers skipper Pat Murphy empties his bench, perhaps fielding a lesser lineup than usual. More importantly, Horton is on a roll, punching out 14 while issuing just two walks over his previous 11 2/3 innings."

- Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com